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NEWS FEBRUARY 2017 TO APRIL 2017

CAMERON PARK . CARDIFF . ELERMORE VALE . FLETCHER . MARYLAND . MINMI . WALLSEND

CONNECTING Families

Children Communities

THE CANOPY HEAD OFFICE: Cameron Park Community Centre, 107 Northlakes Drive, Cameron Park, NSW 2285

PHONE: 0249 081 140 ENQUIRIES: [email protected] WEBSITE www.thecanopy.org.au

ADVERTISING RATES

These are subject to change in 2017,

please email [email protected] to

confirm current rates

1/8 page (business card) $44

1/4 page (approx.14.8cm by 10.5cm) $77

1/2 page (21cm by 14.8cm) $121

Full page (A4 page) $220

Prices based on supplied artwork

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

The Canopy provides paren ng

programs as well as advice,

informa on, supported playgroups

and referral for families with children.

Families are supported both in their

homes and at various loca ons

including Cardiff and Maryland.

PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS

The Canopy ac vely works in

partnership with other community

organisa ons and businesses to

improve outcomes for children,

families and communi es in Lake

Macquarie, Newcastle, Central Coast

and the Hunter.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The Canopy ini ates and supports

community programs and projects in

response to local needs such as:

community cafés, community

fes vals, volunteering, a food

distribu on program, community

surveys and a quarterly community

newsle er.

VENUE HIRE

The Canopy offers community groups,

residents and organisa ons the

opportunity to hire facili es at

reasonable rates. The facili es are

suitable for func ons, mee ngs,

celebra ons, conferences, regular

ac vity groups and exhibi ons.

COMMUNITY FACILITIES

MANAGED BY THE CANOPY

For all bookings enquiries please

phone 0249 081 140 or

email [email protected]

Cameron Park Community Centre

Cardiff Child and Family Services

Maryland Neighbourhood Centre

Fletcher Community Centre

Elermore Vale Community Centre

Elermore Vale Community Hall

Wallsend Pioneer Memorial Hall

Minmi Progress Hall

The Canopy is a non‐profit community organisa on that manages local services and projects which aim to

provide safe and welcoming environments for children, families and communi es to grow.

THE CANOPY SERVICES

ABOUT THE CANOPY NEWS

This newsle er is distributed quarterly free of charge as

a community service but relies on adver sers to fund

the cost of produc on and distribu on.

If you are a small business, please consider adver sing

your services knowing that you will be suppor ng a

local community based venture.

The Canopy is happy to accept editorial content from

Lake Macquarie residents, groups and organisa ons.

Publica on depends on space available.

Cameron Park Community Centre is located at 107 Northlakes Drive Cameron Park. The Centre is managed by The

Canopy Inc and the building is owned by Lake Macquarie Council. The Centre focusses on mee ng the needs of residents

in Cameron Park and surrounding areas by providing community programs, space for community groups to meet and

resources to support local group ac vi es.

CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE

MODERN AND SPACIOUS FACILITIES FOR HIRE VACANCIES AVAILABLE 2017

Reasonable Rates, Discounts For Non‐Profit Groups, Casual or Permanent Hire

Visit: 107 Northlakes Drive, Cameron Park during business hours for a tour.

Phone: 02 4908 1140 Email: [email protected]

Check out our online booking system: www.thecanopy.org.au

FEBRUARY 2017—APRIL 2017

PHOTOCOPYING AVAILABLE


PRICES:

A4 A3

B&W $0.15 $0.30

COLOUR $0.20 $0.50

LAMINATING $2.00 $4.00

NEW ACTIVITIES FOR 2017 NORTHLAKES PHYSIE Physie

caters for all ages so please call Kylie

on 0412 704 940 for more

informa on.

LITTLE KICKERS AND RUGBY Li le

Kickers and Rugby is running on

Tuesday and Wednesday mornings

from 9.30‐11.30am. Please contact

Naomi at nboots@li lekickers.com.au

MUMS AND BUBS FITNESS CLASS

Friday mornings from 8.45‐9.45am.

For more details call Stephanie on

0401 627 920

ACTIVITIES AT CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE

VACATION CARE AND OUT OF

SCHOOL HOURS CARE

All primary school aged children

welcome. Enquiries

phone 0409 286 959 or

email: [email protected]

TOOGEE TAEKWONDO Tradi onal

Taekwondo. Weekly on Tuesdays and

Fridays from 5:30 – 7pm. For

enquiries phone 0418 686 241.

SLOAN LAW

FIRST CONSULTATION FREE

Half hour appointments to confer

with a qualified lawyer on Tuesday

mornings. Phone 02 4908 1140 to

book. Appointments essen al.

BOXING AND STRETCH CLASSES

Boxing Wednesdays 6pm

BBB Boxing is suitable for any fitness

level and for any fitness type.

Stretch Wednesdays 7pm

Stretch class is similar to yoga it is

excellent for the body, the mind and

is a great way to relax. Phone

0415 600 149 for more informa on.

CAMERON PARK MIXED PROBUS

Are you re red? We meet on the first

Wednesday of the month,

9:30am – 12pm. Email

[email protected]

SAVVY CIRCLES NETWORK

Get to know other consultants from

the Direct Sales/Party Plan Profession

in your local area. Monthly on

Wednesdays from 10am – 12pm.

For informa on phone 4946 1345 or

visit www.savvycirclesnetwork.com

COMPUTER LESSONS

Customized to suit you. Weekly on

Tuesdays 10am – 1pm, $5 per class.

Phone 4908 1140 for more

informa on.

MINI MUNCHKINS PLAYGROUP

Playgroup runs at the Cameron Park

Community Centre on Mondays 9:30

– 11:30am and Fridays 10am – 12pm.

ZUMBA

Thursdays at 6:30pm. First class is

free, following classes are $12. All

fitness levels welcome. For

informa on phone Lenora on

0400 918 256.

NORTHLAKES CHRISTIAN CHURCH

AND YOUTH GROUP Meets at

Cameron Park every Sunday morning

at 10am. Childcare and Kids Church

available! Friday night Youth Group

every Friday during school term from

7 – 8:30pm, open to high school

students years 7‐12.

Contact [email protected]

CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY

ASSOCIATION

Monthly mee ng at the Cameron

Park Community Centre, commencing

6.30pm, first Wednesday of each

month. All residents welcome.

Email: [email protected] or

Phone: 0421 000 033

DANCE CLASSES

Specialising in all styles from 2 years

to teenagers. Classical ballet, jazz,

contemporary, cheerleading,

singing, drama and private tui on.

Every Monday 4 – 8pm.

For informa on email

info@chauntellealydiadanceacademy.

com.au or phone 0412 502 528.

A MESSAGE FROM JOEL FITZGIBBON MP Federal Member for Hunter

Happy New Year to all readers. I hope Christmas was a happy and relaxing me for you and 2017 brings

success, good health and happiness. Christmas was certainly a fortunate me for me because I was blessed

with the opportunity to travel to London with my family (no taxpayers' money and no apartment purchased!)

where we were able to visit our daughter who is working as a paramedic for the London Ambulance Service.

Like so many of our global ci es, London is a wonderful place to visit. But every overseas visit serves as a

reminder that we Australians live in the best country in the world. This is a view again confirmed by the OECD's

annual "Be er Life" survey which has rated Australia No.1. Let’s work together to keep it that way!

My team and I are always keen to assist with issues or ques ons rela ng to Federal Government departments or to put you

in contact with someone who can. Please ring, write, visit my website or call in. In addi on to my Facebook page Joel

Fitzgibbon MP, you can follow me on Twi er @fitzhunter or check my website www.joelfitzgibbon.com for informa on. Also

feel free to contact the office, phone 49 911 022 or post to 3 Edward Street, (PO Box 526) Cessnock, 2325.


CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY SURVEY: A BRIEF OVERVIEW

Results of 75 Cameron Park resident responses between October and December 2016

I WANT TO LIVE IN A COMMUNITY THAT IS: Safe, Connected, Friendly, Happy/Stress Free

SAFETY CONNECTEDNESS, FRIENDLINESS AND HAPPY/STRESS FREE ARE IMPORTANT BECAUSE:

I have a family with children

I want to feel part of a community/like I belong

I want to feel safe

CAMERON PARK IS DIFFERENT RIGHT NOW BECAUSE:

Unsafe/crime/lack of road safety

No community connection

Not enough services/amenities

Not enough family friendly activities

IN CAMERON PARK WE NEED TO:

Get connected/hold community events

Prevent crime/improve road safety

Establish more facilities/amenities/services

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? JOIN THE CONVERSATION:

facebook: cameronparkcommunitycentre

NORTHLAKES PHYSIE CLUB COMES TO

CAMERON PARK

Kylie Mar n started physie when she was 7

years old and con nued un l about 17 years

of age. In this me, she was

lucky enough to compete at

Na onal level and placed

4th at the Opera House.

A er having nearly 18 years

off she decided to return to Physie with her 3

daughters. Kylie says: “returning to Physie at

33 years of age was one of the best decisions

I made. I returned to a lot of familiar faces

that I competed against as a child and it was

wonderful to see most of the ladies were now

enjoying the sport with their daughters”. She

started teaching 6 years ago. Kylie states

there is an aura of confidence around Physie

girls of all ages: “Taught to stand tall, with

strength and pride, they are team players

commi ed to achieving their goals.”

WHAT IS PHYSIE? Physie is a mixture of dance

such as jazz, ballet, hip hop, contemporary,

aerobic dance and even yoga! The

choreography changes annually and is

designed for maximum variety

and fun. Physie is great to

build muscle, strength and

co‐ordina on, increases

flexibility, balance and focus,

encourage imagina on and

crea vity and develop social skills and meet

new friends. Mums, daughters and even nans

can all do it together.

Enquiries: Kylie on 0412 704 940.


CAMERON PARK TWILIGHT FESTIVAL

The second annual Cameron Park Twilight Fes val took place on Saturday,

12th November 2016 and was a ended by over 2,000 local residents.

The fes val had something for everyone with rep le shows, performances,

demonstra ons, food, market and community stalls, roaming Star Wars

characters, a free jumping castle and the opportunity to meet our local Police

and members of Cameron Park Rural Fire Brigade. The event was organised by

a community organising commi ee comprising of local community members,

representa ves from The Canopy, Lake Macquarie City Council, Ability Links

and Cameron Park Rural Fire Brigade.

The commi ee would like to extend a big thankyou to the many local busi‐

nesses who sponsored the event and without whom many of the ac vi es

would not have been possible. These were IGA Cameron Park, Optus,

Northlakes Chris an Church, Living Wealth Financial, Lake Macquarie

Conveyancing, Happy Dots Occupa onal Therapy for Children and Any me

Fitness Edgeworth. Planning for the 2017 event will commence in February

and we welcome local organisa on or community members to join in to have

your say about the event.

Please contact Anna at [email protected] or on 4908 1140 to ask how

you can get involved.

A MESSAGE FROM CLAYTON BARR MP

State Member for

the Electorate of

Cessnock:

Together with my

staff, Anne and Perri,

we are here to help

you with any issues

you may be having with the State

Government or any of its Departments.

We also help with Jus ce of the Peace

Applica ons, NSW Seniors Card

enquiries and requests for

Congratulatory Messages for 50th and

60th Wedding Anniversaries, and 80th,

90th and 100th Birthdays.

I am available for appointments at the

Sugarvalley Neighbourhood Centre

located at 65 Carrington Street, West

Wallsend.

If you need to see me, please contact

my Electorate Office by phoning 4991

1466 or Toll Free 1300 550 114 to

arrange an appointment.

I will be in the Holmesville and

Edgeworth areas for my Community

Barr‐becues in February and March. I’ll

provide the sausage, sauce and bread:

you just have to turn up!

Edgeworth: Thursday 16 March :

4.30pm‐6pm, Kane Bruce Memorial Park,

Durham Drive.

Edgeworth: Thursday 23 March:

11.30am‐1pm, park in Johnson Street.

You can follow me on my Facebook page

“www.facebook.com/claytonbarrmp”,

go to Twi er and search

@claytonbarrmp or check out my

website at www.claytonbarr.com.au

Cheers, Clayton


The Canopy joined the Cameron Park Rural Fire

Brigade in December at Speers Point Carols by

Candlelight to sell ba ery operated candles. The

brigade members gave children a wonderful

opportunity to play firefighters with a simulated fire

and hose and of course they were able to explore the

fire engines.


Elermore Vale Community Centre is located next to the Elermore Vale Shopping Centre, at

129 Croudace Rd. Elermore Vale, NSW 2287. The Centre is managed by The Canopy Inc

and the building is owned by Newcastle City Council.

VENUE HIRE

The main hall is suitable for events of up to 80 people, and a separate room with a

capacity of 15 is available for workshops or small classes. The kitchen is available for use by

all hirers and features a commercial fridge, oven, microwave and urn.

For bookings and informa on please email [email protected] or phone 0249 081 140

ELERMORE VALE COMMUNITY CENTRE


FLETCHER COMMUNITY CENTRE

Fletcher Community Centre is

located at 55 Kurraka Dr. Fletcher,

NSW 2287. The Centre is managed by

The Canopy Inc and the building is

owned by Newcastle City Council.

The Centre focusses on mee ng the

needs of residents in Fletcher, The

Sanctuary and surrounding areas by

providing community programs, space

for community groups to meet and

resources to support local group

ac vi es.

For bookings and informa on please

email [email protected] or

phone 0249 081 140

VENUE HIRE

The perfect loca on for events and

func ons of up to 100 people such as

special celebra ons, weddings,

conferences and mee ngs.

Func on packages at Fletcher

Community Centre include hire of the

main hall, use of tables and sea ng,

crockery, cutlery and use of the AV

system (including a projector and

mul ‐speaker sound system).

The semi‐commercial kichen features

a commercial fridge, large oven with

5 burner cooktop, microwave, urn and

commercial dishwasher.

The smaller rooms at the centre can

accommodate mee ngs of up to 15, and

a kitchene e located close to these

rooms offers tea and coffee making

facili es.

FLETCHER RESIDENTS: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FUTURE PROGRAMS AT FLETCHER COMMUNITY CENTRE

The Canopy has recently taken over the management of Fletcher Community Centre and has some exci ng plans in store for

the second half of the year. We are looking for local residents with a few hours to spare each week to assist with the planning

and implementa on of community consulta ons and small community events. Are you able to help? Please email

[email protected] with “Volunteering” in the subject line, or phone 0249 081 140 during business hours.

YOGA

NATIVE ORCHID SOCIETY

ART CLASSES SEWING CLUB

BINGO

TAI CHI SOCIAL DAYS

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE MONTHLY CRAFT FAIR

FOR A LIST OF ACTIVITIES AT ELERMORE VALE COMMUNITY CENTRE PLEASE SEE CENTRE SPREAD OF THIS NEWSLETTER

FOR A LIST OF ACTIVITIES AT FLETCHER COMMUNITY CENTRE PLEASE SEE CENTRE SPREAD OF THIS NEWSLETTER

PILATES PLAYGROUP PHYSICAL CULTURE

YOGA BIBLE

MINMI PROGRESS HALL

ELERMORE VALE COMMUNITY HALL

Minmi Progress Hall is located on Woodford Street, Minmi. The hall is managed by

The Canopy Inc and the building is owned by Newcastle City Council.

VENUE HIRE

The hall is suitable for par es of up to 70 guests, and is also a great li le venue for

regular users such as dance classes, fitness classes or social groups. The kitchen contains

a fridge, oven, pie oven and microwave, as well as an urn for tea and coffee making.

For bookings and informa on please email [email protected] or phone

0249 081 140


WALLSEND PIONEER MEMORIAL HALL

Wallsend Pioneer Memorial Hall is located at 54 Cowper St. Wallsend, NSW 2287. The

hall is managed by The Canopy Inc and the building is owned by Newcastle City

Council. Built in the 1960's, the Wallsend Pioneers Memorial Hall features a large

main hall, with polished floors and a raised stage with backstage area including wings,

crossover and changerooms. Other features of this hall include a semi‐commercial

kitchen, with a large oven and five‐burner stove, stainless steel benchtops, microwave,

large fridge, and an urn for tea and coffee.

The hall can seat up to 200 and is perfect for large events, or for regular hires such as

dance or fitness classes, or bookings where addi onal space is required.

For bookings and informa on please email [email protected] or

phone 0249 081 140

Elermore Vale Community Hall is located at 122 Cardiff Road, Elermore Vale. The hall

is managed by The Canopy Inc and the building is owned by Newcastle City Council.

The hall has an overall capacity of 65. It is suitable for events such as children's

birthday par es, dance/exercise classes, or any other gathering that requires only a

smaller space. The hall is hired with sea ng for 55, and five trestle tables are also pro‐

vided. The kitchene e has a fridge, oven and urn. For bookings and informa on

please email [email protected] or phone 0249 081 140

FOR A LIST OF ACTIVITIES AT MINMI PROGRESS HALL PLEASE SEE CENTRE SPREAD OF THIS NEWSLETTER

FOR A LIST OF ACTIVITIES AT WALLSEND PIONEER MEMORIAL HALL PLEASE SEE CENTRE SPREAD OF THIS NEWSLETTER

FOR A LIST OF ACTIVITIES AT ELERMORE VALE COMMUNITY HALL PLEASE SEE CENTRE SPREAD OF THIS NEWSLETTER

MONTHLY STAMP AND COIN FAIR TAE KWON

ROLLERFIT CLASSES

INSIGHT

PHYSIOLOGY

FOOTBALL MEN’S GROUP PLAYGROUP

MORRIS CLUB TORANA CLUB FITNESS CLASSES ANTIQUE BOTTLE CLUB


MONDAY

6.30am OOSH

9.30am Mini Munchkins Playgroup

3pm OOSH

3.30pm Northlakes Physie

4pm CADA Dance Academy

TUESDAY

6.30am OOSH

9am Sloan Law (appointment only)

9am Salva on Army Mothers

Group (fortnightly)

9.45am Li le Kickers and Rugby

10am Computer Course

3pm OOSH

5.30pm Tae Kwon Do

WEDNESDAY

6.30am OOSH

10 am Cameron Park Probus

(monthly)

10am Savvy Circles (monthly)

3pm OOSH

6pm BBB Boxing

6.30pm Cameron Park Community

Associa on (monthly)

7pm BBB Stretch Class

THURSDAY

6.30am OOSH

3pm OOSH

6.30pm Zumba

7.30pm GKR Karate

FRIDAY

6.30am OOSH

8.45am Mums and Bubs Fitness

9.45am Yoga

10am Mini Munchkins Playgroup

3pm OOSH

5.30pm Tae Kwon Do

6.30pm Sri Lankan Drumming

7pm Northlakes Chris an Youth Group

SATURDAY

9am Cameron Park Fellowship

4.30pm Northlakes Salva on Army

Tribe (monthly)

SUNDAY

9am Northlakes Chris an Church

5.30pm Pentecostals of Newcastle

MONDAY

6am Yoga

9.30am Playgroup

6pm Yoga

TUESDAY

6am Pilates

MONDAY

7am– 9am OOSH

2pm—6pm OOSH

6.30pm—7.30pm Tai Chi

TUESDAY

7am– 9am OOSH

2pm—6pm OOSH

WEDNESDAY

7am– 9am OOSH

10am– 12pm Bingo

2pm—6pm OOSH

6.30pm– 8.30pm Yoga

THURSDAY

7am– 9am OOSH

10am‐1pm Social Day

2pm—6pm OOSH

6pm—9pm Sewing Club

6pm‐9pm Na ve Orchid Society

(monthly)

FRIDAY

7am– 9am OOSH

9.30am—12.30pm Art Classes

8am—12pm Cra Fair

(monthly)

2pm—6pm OOSH

FLETCHER COMMUNITY CENTRE

WEDNESDAY

6am Pilates

4pm Physical Culture

7.15pm Bible Church

THURSDAY

6am Yoga

SATURDAY

7am Yoga

SUNDAY

9.30am Bible Church

4pm Yoga

ACTIVITIES AT THE CANOPY COMMUNITY CENTRES AND HALLS

ELERMORE VALE COMMUNITY CENTRE

WEDNESDAY

8:15am Healthy Hearts Special

9am Healthy Hearts

4pm Taekwondo Kids

5pm Toogee Taekwondo

7:30pm Budgerigar club (fortnightly)

THURSDAY

9:30am Family Music Fun: Do‐re‐mi

program

10 am Sheilas in the Shed

4pm Level 3 Kodaly Music Kinders or

Year 1

5pm Perform‐ability

FRIDAY


9am Healthy Hearts

9:30am Probus (monthly)

10am Playgroup

7:30pm Budgerigar Club (monthly)

SATURDAY

1pm Chris an Biblical Church of God

(fortnightly)

SUNDAY

9am Church of the Rock Ministries

1:30pm African Australian Chris an

Fellowship

MARYLAND NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

MINMI HALL

MONDAY

7.30pm‐9.30pm Morris Club

(monthly)

6.15pm‐7.15pm Fitness class

WEDNESDAY

7.30pm‐10.30pm Torana Club

(fortnightly)

7pm‐10pm An que Bo le Club

(monthly)

5.45pm‐6.45pm Fitness class

WALLSEND PIONEER MEMORIAL HALL

TUESDAY

5.30pm‐6.30pm Taekwondo

WEDNESDAY

9.30am‐10.30am Insight Physiology

THURSDAY

5.30pm‐6.30pm Taekwondo

6.30pm ‐ 9.30pm Rollerfit Class

FRIDAY

5pm‐10pm

Connec ng with the other side

SATURDAY

9am‐11am Rollerfit class

SUNDAY

8am ‐ 4pm Stamp and Coin Fair

(monthly)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

All of The Canopy’s

venues rely on

volunteers to assist us

to connect with local residents in each

community.

There are lots of ways in which

volunteers can help with recep on,

event planning, small community

projects, gardening, cra and more!

Call 0249 081 140 or email

[email protected] for more

informa on.

ACTIVITIES AT THE CANOPY COMMUNITY CENTRES AND HALLS

MONDAY


9am Healthy Hearts

10am 1st of month Kni ng

3rd of month Medita on

4pm Centre Stage

5pm Toogee Taekwondo

7pm St Johns Ambulance

TUESDAY

9:30am Playgroup

12pm Tech Time

2pm Prostrate Cancer group

(monthly)

3:30pm Centre Stage

6pm Centre Stage Senior Jazz

ELERMORE VALE COMMUNITY HALL

MONDAY

6.15pm ‐ 9.15pm Men's group

(monthly)

TUESDAY

7.15pm ‐ 9.15pm Football Refs club

(monthly)

FRIDAY

10am ‐ 2pm Playgroup

Maryland Neighbourhood Centre is located at 207 Maryland Drive, Maryland NSW. We have ample space to accommodate

your needs with plenty of parking on site. Newcastle City Council owns the building and staff are funded by NSW Department

of Family and Community Services. The Maryland Neighbourhood Centre provides a safe and suppor ve environment where

we offer services, opportuni es and resources to improve the lives of our community members. We serve the community in

the belief that together we can make a difference.. For more informa on phone 0249 558 111.

MARYLAND NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE


CENTRELINK

CONSULTATIONS FOR

ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY

Late last year Michael Aus n from

Centrelink came to Maryland

Neighbourhood Centre and assisted

some of our Aboriginal community

members. He also informed them about

changes to Centrelink and what is

available that they can access. Michael

would like to con nue to have these

types of consulta ons with Aboriginal

Community members so if you would

like to chat with him in 2017 please

contact us, and we will invite him to the

Centre again this year.

If other community members would like

a Centrelink session arranged at

Maryland Neighbourhood Centre please

let us know by phone 4955 8111 or

message us on facebook/

marylandneighbourhoodcentre

CAN AND NON PERSIHABLE FOOD DRIVE

We would like to thank local community members who,

through the Neighbourhood Centre, Glendore Public

School, Callaghan College and Maryland Public School,

gave to our can and nonperishable food drive. Last

financial year we supplied vegetables and fruit for 3,500

people. That food is donated by Coles Fletcher and

Glendale through the 2nd Bites Program and Oz Harvest.

The cans and nonperishable food is only given out in

emergency food packs throughout the year and last year

we provided about 100 emergency packs. These were given to families who were

struggling to the point they did not know where their next meal was coming

from.

Maryland Neighbourhood Centre does not receive funding to provide this

service. It is supported by fantas c volunteers who give up their me to collect,

sort and distribute food. This includes local businesses who respond to

community needs and selfless community members.

Your con nued support and dona ons in 2017 will allow us to provide

disadvantaged families with emergency food un l we can refer them to further

help. You never know when this could be you or your family members in need of

a li le assistance.

CRIME PREVENTION IN BLUE GUM HILLS

Snr Constable Jeff Milton came to the Centre to talk to a

number of concerned community members who wanted

to know how they should deal with crimes happening in

the area. The mee ng was a ended by 25 community

members including Sonia Hornery MP who is circula ng a

pe on for a police sta on to be re‐established in the area. Snr Constable

Milton explained that every morning the Police meet and look at the crime

reports for the last 24 hours, last week and the last 6 weeks. They are looking for

pa erns and hotspots in crime. The suburbs that have the most reported against

them are the ones that receive most a en on. He also gave us some very low

percentages of crime reported in our suburb, for example stealing was reported

at 1.8% . He then explained if you:

have an immediate emergency that is life threatening ring 000

are repor ng a crime ring Police Assistance Line 131 444, Waratah Police

4926 6599 or report in person.

Have intelligence e.g. drug dealers, stolen property etc. ring Crime Stoppers

If you are interested in signing the pe on you can do so at the Neighbourhood

Centre. Community members will be holding another mee ng this year.

SERVICES YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT

HRNILS are no interest loans. One of these

loans can help those on benefits or a low

income when they need to replace white

goods or register their cars.

A Child and Family Worker is available for

anyone in the Maryland area with

children aged under 12. The Child and

Family Worker can offer paren ng advice

and support. Phone 0249 558 111 for an

appointment.

Taxi Vouchers are available if you are

having difficulty ge ng to a doctor’s

appointment or the hospital or some

other emergency.

If you are interested in either of these

please ring the Maryland Neighbourhood

Centre on 0249 558 111.

SHEILAS IN THE SHED

2nd February will be the start of our

Women’s Shed. The small but

enthusias c organising commi ee has

named the Maryland group “Sheilas in

the Shed” The first mee ng will be

morning tea to welcome and introduce

everyone to the shed and what it hopes

to achieve. There is also discussion

about night me groups as the com‐

mi ee wants to give all women the op‐

portunity to enjoy the friendship and

ac vi es that will come from being in‐

volved. Sugges ons for Sheilas in the

Shed can be put into the pink sugges‐

on box that will be in the foyer of the

Neighbourhood Centre and a lookout

for the Facebook page that will be up

and running from January. This is

des ned to be a very caring, sharing

and suppor ve group.

CULTURAL CONNEXION

Cultural Connexion is a series of 6 two hour workshops that will commence on

the evening of the 23rd February, for 10 teenage boys and 10 teenage girls and

their parent, carer or significant adult in their life. Each male adult and child will

be working together to make a

didgeridoo and then learn to play it,

whilst the women will be doing

pain ng and weaving.

The overall aim of the project is to

help young people connect to

Aboriginal culture, family, educa on

and community. Respect will be given

to men's and women's business with young people and their significant adult

working together in culturally appropriate groups with two local Aboriginal ar st

to achieve considerable ar s c outcomes. The project will

culminate in a community day that will allow par cipa ng

youth to display their learning and achievements through

the project. If you are interested in par cipa ng with your

child 12‐18 please ring Maryland Neighbourhood Centre

on 4955 8111 you will need to register because of the

limited numbers.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM

Maryland Neighbourhood Centre run a food

distribu on program for those who need it in the Blue

Gum Hills Community, with the generous support of

OZHarvest and Coles Fletcher through the SecondBite

program.

Food can be picked up on Mondays, Wednesdays and

Fridays. You will need to call in or ring the centre to collect

a number any me a er 9:30am.

Food can be collected at 1:30pm. Phone: 0249 558 111.

There is no control over the quan ty of food available.

SOME OF THE WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AT MNC Healthy Hearts—Come along and see your health improve,

blood pressure, sugar levels, balance, co‐ordina on and

cardio vascular health. Have fun and make new friends.

Classes are Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9am.

Only $6.00 per class

Healthy Hearts for Men—Low impact and strengthening

workouts exclusively for men Monday, Wednesday and

Friday at 8:15am—8:45am. Only $6.00 per class.

Tuesday Playgroup — This playgroup is supported and has

some fabulous ac vi es. It starts at 9:30am every Tuesday

of school term. Very inclusive playgroup if your child has

special needs they are welcome.

Walk and Talk — Come and meet some new people who

enjoy walking and talking their way around Maryland. Meet

at the front of the Neighbourhood Centre Tuesday Morning

at 8:30am

Tech Time — Connect with others over the internet, share

photos, use email, with confidence, develop a Facebook

profile or whatever you need to learn. $5 per class

ring 0249 558 111.

Perform‐Ability Dance and performance for young people

with a disability every Thursday 5pm. Lots of opportuni es

throughout the year to perform publicly .

Friday Playgroup A community playgroup coordinated by

mums with everyone contribu ng. Meets on Fridays at

9:30am. An excellent opportunity for your li lies to mix

and learn. $3 per session

St Johns Ambulance Cadets Offers a great opportunity for

young people to get involved in volunteering, learn first aid

and build confidence and leadership skills. Monday 7pm

FEBRUARY 2017—APRIL 2017 MARYLAND NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

SOME OF THE MONTHLY ACTIVITIES AT MNC

Charity Kni ng Group—If you like to knit or crochet

you are welcome to come along and help making knee

rugs beanies etc. 1st Monday of every Month at 10am

Hunter Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness

Group—Provides fellowship and shared experiences for

people with prostate cancer. Partners and family

members welcome. 2nd Tuesday of every month 2pm

Probus—an associa on for ac ve re rees to enjoy the

fellowship of others. 2nd Friday of each Month from

10am

Medita on—Medita on helps to clam the mind , learn

some techniques to meditate anywhere . 3rd Monday

of every month 10am

Newcastle Budgerigar Club—Welcomes visitors and

members on the 4th Friday of every month at 7:30pm.

For hobbyists interested in keeping, breeding and

exhibi ng. www.budgerigar.com.au/Newcastle‐

budgerigar‐club‐inc.html

HEALTHY HEARTS

Healthy Hearts has gone from strength to strength. Not only is it an

excellent way for older people to maintain their mobility and

strength, but it is a lovely group who are totally involved in the

community. Throughout this year they have had several events

suppor ng chari es such as Cancer Awareness, Daffodil Day and

Walk a Mile Koorie Style raising around $3000.

The par cipants also socialize a er class, grabbing a coffee at the

Neighbourhood Centre kiosk

and suppor ng each other

through any struggles they

may be facing.

If you would like to be part of

an exercise class that looks

a er all aspects of your

health, this is the one for you.

Classes start again in February

on Monday, Wednesday and

Friday at 9am.

CHURCH GROUPS WHICH MEET AT MARYLAND

NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

The Chris an Biblical Church of God meets on the

1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 1pm. We

have sermons and Bible studies focussed on: The

meaning of life; What happens when we die? Is

Jesus God or is the Father God? Who or What is the

Holy Spirit? Does God care about our behav‐

iour? All are welcome.

Church on The Rock Ministries Interna onal

Our church services are 10 am to 12pm at the

centre, Our mo o: “Bound by unity and love – small

enough to know you by name and big enough to

love you” Join the family fellowship with

pastors Munya 0431 922 688 and

Le cia 0477 923 324.

African Australian Chris an Fellowship meet every

Sunday 1:30pm to 5pm for prayer and worship.

WELLNESS WEEK ACTIVITIES

Maryland Neighbourhood Centre will be celebra ng Wellness Week in

February with a range of fun and healthy ac tvi es. Check out the

poster or drop in to the Centre to find out more.

HALL HIRE AND OFFICE HIRE AVAILABLE

Planning a func on? Looking for a place to meet?

Reasonable rates Call 0249 081 140 for more

informa on

Do‐Re‐Mi MUSIC FUN AND LEARNING

Passionate teachers engage young babies,

toddlers, pre‐schoolers and primary aged kids with

music, movement, dance and fun using Australian

content and music. The unique curriculum is based

on the Kodaly approach‐ learning to sight read and

play by ear‐ which means our kids are real musos!

Research shows that mul ‐modal learning through

music and movement is essen al for

brain development, crea vity and coordina on.

But even be er than that, Julie Logan Music

sessions are fun for kids AND their parents!

Thurs 9.30‐10.15 Family Music Fun: Babies to 5

years Do‐Re‐Mi program Thurs 4.00‐4.45 Level 3

Kodaly Music Kinders or Year

1 no prior experience

necessary . Ph 0414 848 741

for more informa on.

FEBRUARY 2017—APRIL 2017 MARYLAND NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

The Canopy has a team of child and family workers who are able to work with families with children aged 0‐12 years for

3‐6 months on issues affec ng their family and to assist in reducing the stresses of paren ng. Some areas a family worker

may be able to assist are household rou nes, behaviour management, advocacy, informa on rela ng to domes c violence

and the effects on families and support families to meet and be er understand the needs of their children.

For more informa on phone 02 4954 5277.


PARENTSASTEACHERS EVERY MONDAY DURING SCHOOL TERMS

AT WEST WALLSEND

Meet other parents, share a morning tea together,

make toys from everyday items, have fun playing with

your child, be welcomed in a suppor ve environment.

For more informa on phone 0249 545 277


BRINGING UP GREAT KIDS FREE PROGRAM FOR PARENTS/CARERS

Learn more about the origins of your paren ng style and how it can be more effec ve.

A 6 session program for parents and carers ar Nar‐un‐bah Schools as Community

Centres in the grounds of Fennell Bay Public School. Star ng Wednesday 22nd February

10am‐12pm. FREE course, and FREE childminding.

Learn about:

The importance of self esteem building in children

Ways for you as a parent to take care of yourself and to find support when you need it

Understand the messages that children communicate to their parents

Develop strategies to manage your paren ng approach despite moun ng pressures

on your me and role

For more informa on please phone Julie on 0249545277 or Jen on 0249596140

In December, The Canopy Child and Family

Services partnered with Macquarie Life Church

to prepare and hand out hampers for

families . Thank you to all those who assisted

with this venture.


Welcome to 2017. This year will see a significant change as my office is

reloca ng from Cardiff to Belmont. Belmont is the central point of the

Shortland electorate and makes it easier for people who live as far

south as San Remo to be able to access the electorate office, hence the

move. However, this process does take some me so I will s ll be at

the Cardiff loca on for the next few months.

Throughout this year, I will con nue to hold mobile offices, visit market

stalls and shopping centers, and door‐knock throughout the electorate.

I like to get out and about as much as possible, to see the great

electorate that I live and work in.

My office has been inundated with calls due to several Centrelink

payment changes that have taken effect from January 1. These

changes effect family payments and pensions. If you need assistance

or would like further informa on please contact my office.

Currently Centrelink and NBN ma ers are the major issues that people

tend to contact my office about however my Electorate Office is

available to assist with all Federal issues and Government Depart‐

ments, such as the Australian Tax Office, Veterans’ Affairs, Immigra on

and Ci zenship and the Child Support Agency.

If you know of someone special who are about to celebrate a

significant milestone why not organize a congratulatory message. For

people celebra ng a birthday of 90 or more years, or a wedding

anniversary of 50 or more years, you can receive personal

congratula ons from me, the Prime Minister, the Governor‐General,

and in some instances, the Queen.

If you want to organise a congratulatory message, want to know when

we are next out and about in your area, or have a federal ma er you

need assistance with please contact my office on 4954 2611 or

[email protected]. Pat

MESSAGE FROM PAT CONROY MP Federal Member for Shortland

The kids are back at school – whether you’re

happy or sad, you now have so much more me

on your hands. So what to do next? Here are

some ideas:

The world needs volunteers! So does your

child’s school. Have you thought about helping

out with reading or in the canteen or joining the

P&C? Your local community centre has lots of

great volunteering opportuni es – check us out!

Local chari es are always on the lookout for

people to lend a hand. Try Hunter Volunteers,

the Fire Service or SES.

You’ve spent so much me running around a er

the kids, why not keep the momentum going?

Join a gym, make up an exercise regime at

home (jog around the yard, do weights with

canned food or bo led water)

Time to priori se YOU.

There are heaps of yoga and medita on classes

around, find one that suits you. Join a book club

– check out what’s on at your local library

Meet up with friends

Go for a coffee

Make a me to go for a power walk

Join a club

Start a new ac vity

123 MAGIC PARENTING PROGRAM

Only $5 (for workbook)

8th, 15th 22nd February, 9.45am‐12.15pm

Fletcher Community Centre Kurraka Drive, Fletcher

123 Magic looks at what children need from the adults

around them, how their developing brains work and

how we can best help them to learn to manage their

own emo ons. 123 Magic gives parents a chance to

reflect on how they can calmly emo on coach their

children to teach appropriate behaviour.

THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDS BACK AT SCHOOL


USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Emergencies phone 000

Lifeline 131 114

(24 hour counselling service )

Kids Helpline 1800 551 800

Parents Helpline 1300 301 300

(8am to 10pm 7 days a week)

Salvo Care Line 1300 363 622

(24 hour counselling service)

Samaritans 1300 656 336

Housing Homeless Hotline 1800 152 152

Domes c Violence Helpline 1800 656 463

Poisons Informa on Line 13 11 26

GET READY FOR THE 2017 ENTERTAINMENT BOOK

The Canopy is excited to announce that we will be fundraising with

the 2017 Entertainment Book.

Pre‐sales start early March. Enquiries phone 0249081140 or email

[email protected]

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THE CANOPY AT CAMERON PARK, CARDIFF, ELERMORE VALE, FLETCHER, MARYLAND, MINMI AND WALLSEND.

From February 1st 2017, The Canopy will take over the management of several community facili es owned by Newcastle

City Council. This includes Fletcher Community Centre, Elermore Vale Community Centre, Elermore Vale Community Hall,

Wallsend Pioneer Memorial Hall and Minmi Progress Hall. If you are a resident near any of these venues, we would love to

hear your sugges ons about ac vi es you’d like to see happen in your local community!

For informa on about any of the facili es, please email [email protected]

First National Lake Macquarie is located at Edgeworth Town Square Shop 2, Building B, 720 Main Road, Edgeworth NSW 2285 Phone: 4950 8555 Fax: 4950 8666 Email: [email protected] www.lakemacquariefn.com.au

CAMERON PARK SPECIALISTS Your home is your most valuable asset, don’t you

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